Tennessee · Hiking

Spillway Trail

Spillway TrailPhoto: Paula Tejo, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.5 mi
round trip
116 ft
climb
665 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Nov
best months

Spillway Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Tennessee, about half a mile from the town of Bakersworks. The route is just under a mile long, with a total elevation gain of about 116 feet, and it reaches a high point of 665 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 9% grade near the start, and the trail returns to its starting elevation of about 620 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 70°F with lows near 45°F, and April highs around 71°F with lows near 43°F. The station sits at about 600 feet, so temperatures on the trail run slightly cooler. The hike takes about half an hour. Creech Hollow Trail is just 0.3 miles away, and Montgomery Bell Trail and Wildcat Trail are each about 0.6 miles off. For paddling, Jones Creek is about 2.5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit Spillway Trail

    Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      47° / 26°

    2. Feb

      51° / 29°

    3. Mar

      61° / 36°

    4. Apr

      71° / 43°

    5. May

      76° / 53°

    6. Jun

      83° / 63°

    7. Jul

      85° / 67°

    8. Aug

      85° / 65°

    9. Sep

      80° / 57°

    10. Oct

      70° / 45°

    11. Nov

      59° / 34°

    12. Dec

      49° / 28°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Montgomery Bell Sp, TN, 0.7 mi away at 600 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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